The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved two T-Mobile deals after the company rolled back its DEI efforts following pressure from the Trump administration. T-Mobile was permitted to purchase nearly all of regional carrier United States Cellular’s wireless operations, including customers, stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets, in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, according to Reuters. T-Mobile was also granted permission to acquire internet service provider Metronet, which serves over 2 million homes and businesses in 17 states. The FCC approves two T-Mobile deals In a letter
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened an investigation into Disney and its subsidiary ABC, examining whether their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies violate federal broadcast regulations. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr requested the probe, raising concerns that Disney’s DEI initiatives may conflict with the agency’s equal employment opportunity rules. Disney holds broadcast licenses for its ABC affiliate stations, which the FCC regulates. DEI Under Scrutiny In a letter to CEO Bob Iger dated March 27, Carr said he wants to ensure the company is not engaging in “invidious forms
